Frying Pan Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 ounce spaghetti sauce mix (whatever size they come in)
• 1 lb cream-style cottage cheese (full-fat is best)
• 3 cups broad egg noodles, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 small bay leaf, crushed
• 28 ounces tomatoes
• 5 1/2 ounces tomato paste (small can)
• 1 cup water
• 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in slices (I use a mozarella ball)